Johanna Jacobsson

Johanna Jacobsson is an Adjunct Professor at IE University’s IE Law School in Madrid, Spain, and CEO/Founder of Lawcrosse, a legal consultancy. Her expertise spans international trade law, EU law, and public international law, with a focus on services liberalization, preferential trade agreements, and digital services regulation. She holds a PhD from the European University Institute (2016) and degrees from the University of Helsinki, including a BA in Russian and East-European Studies (2010), LL.B., and LL.M.

Academic & Professional Background:

• Adjunct Professor of Law, IE University (2022–Present)
• Former Assistant Professor of Law, IE University (2017–2022)
• Law clerk at the Court of Justice of the European Union (2014–2015)
• Researcher at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs (2013–2014)

Research & Teaching: Her research explores services liberalization pathways in federal systems, Brexit’s impact on professional services, and WTO rule applications in trade agreements. She teaches international trade law, EU law, and public international law, emphasizing practical legal frameworks for digital service sectors.

Professional Affiliations:

• Member of the Executive Council of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL) since 2018
• Academic collaborator at IE University’s LawAhead Center on the Legal Profession
• Visiting lecturer at multiple universities

Advising & Grants: Her consultancy work at Lawcrosse addresses regulatory challenges in global trade. Prior roles include legal practice at Dittmar & Indrenius Attorneys Ltd (2009–2011).

Labs & Teams: Engaged with IE University’s LawAhead Center to advance interdisciplinary legal research and practice.